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I'm pretty sure I just never wanted Spurs to win before this one Spurs thrashing them tomorrow would be very nice indeed. We'd end up being 4 points ahead of them. (so first, it was Man U I was cheering for, now Spurs? The world's gone mad )

We have proved to be Spurs' bogey team in recent years

If we get all of these players, I'd be well chuffed.

Pretty confident that the lad has a future here. I'll trust Pardew to handle the situation correctly (I know, I know, Alan hasn't really managed it properly in the past). I hope Pardew is giving him reasons for why he didn't start today and that Ben Arfa is taking it on the chin and ultimately learning. These days, the lad knows that he has to work hard if he's going to get anywhere near Pardew's first-choice lineup (we saw in recent games that he does do quite a bit of tracking back). I'm not worried as such about Hatem. With players such as Cabaye and Tiote around him, he'll be more of an influence as Yohan and Cheik do offer a lot more movement and look for the ball more than Guthrie (maybe a bit harsh on Danny here, his overall stamina has improved this year but it's not as good as Cabaye's) and Perch (no disrespect to these lads like, they've been solid recently).

The way I see it is that we deserve to be where we are. This is primarily a results game and for the most of this season, we've been getting the right results, so our position is somewhat justified. The teams around us, at times, have simply not been getting the results that they should be getting (the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal not being able to beat some of the more lesser teams for example). Having said that, some of our performances have been really crap so there is that hint that we are overachieving (eg. the Blackburn game at Ewood which we really did not deserve to win). Atm though, I think we are certainly the "best of the rest" (outside the top 6). But the fact of the matter is that, we are 5th - we are where we are, the table doesn't lie. With a few additions in the summer (and hopefully no outgoings), we can really push on and prove, in seasons to come, that we can be a formidable force and sustain challenges for the top 7.

AC Milan Kaka was brilliant to watch too actually. I particularly liked how he essentially destroyed Man U in the CL many years ago.

60 points with 2 to play. My best week in ages, the only way is up

A point behind 4th Can't be said enough for me, all credit to Pardew and the lads.

I get the feeling Pards is a lot more comfortable with the idea of Ben Arfa being on the pitch when one or both of Tiote/Cabaye is behind him for precisely that reason. Like you say he's capable of individual moments but he's going to shine with players who show for the ball and make space better than, with all due respect, guthrie and perchy. Hmmm, think that's a reasonable assessment actually.

Olivier is pretty much our permanent translator He also translated for Tiote last season too! (when Cheik first came to the club anyway). Its a good interview, how he laughed when told Ba won't teach him English Maybe it's time for me to get nufcTV, hmmm.

Olivier is pretty much our permanent translator He also translated for Tiote last season too! (when Cheik first came to the club and didn't know much English). http://www.nufc.co.uk/javaImages/b2/f5/0,,10278~9172402,00.jpg

A draw would be a great result. I am, however, a bit worried about our midfield being completely overrun. Hmmm.

Detestable w*****. Slag off the linesman - they've committed the crime of giving two penalties at Old Trafford but didn't give one today. It wasn't Howard Webb's fault though. Know where to keep your bread butterd and get more s*** decisisons given your way, you sour old c***. I see Fergie was at it again

Boohoo Charlie. First time I've actually seen this photo!

The Chelsea fans on Twitter have gone crazy (every reason to be tbh).

Same here. I feel dirty.

Another goal from Man U would be very nice like....

I reckon that if he moves abroad, he'll more than likely find his form again (change of scenery/fresh start and all that). Really needs to get out of the PL imo.

Very apt Game on!!

Another penalty

Pretty much.

Penalty

Ah, possibly out for 6 weeks then. Gutter but at least he's not out for the season.